Aug 30 25

I've Been To Over 20 Homeschool Conferences. The Things I've Witnessed At Them Shocked Me.

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Navigating Resistance at Homeschool Conferences

Over 20 events revealed mixed reactions to a girl empowerment business integrating historical female figures into curriculum kits.

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The company creates curriculum kits featuring notable women to teach girls about self-worth and potential, gaining new support within the homeschool community after losing school partnerships.

At conferences, some parents expressed discomfort with terms like 'woke' or feminism, often misunderstanding or rejecting these concepts.

This led to tense exchanges over topics such as the inclusion of religious perspectives and political biases in educational materials.

Despite stress and occasional hostility, the business remains committed due to strong sales and the goal to shift conversations on girl empowerment and feminism in conservative spaces.

I teach all genders are equal and should be treated as such.
— The author responds to a mother's question about feminism.

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